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Parathyroidectomy - Risks

Alternative Names

Removal of parathyroid gland; Parathyroid gland removal

Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia include the following:

  • Reactions to medications
  • Problems breathing
Risks for any surgery include the following:
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
Additional risks for parathyroidectomy include the following:
  • Injury to the thyroid gland
  • Hypoparathyroidism (leading to dangerously low calcium levels)
  • Injury to the vocal cord nerves
  • Reviewed last on: 10/16/2006
  • J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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